CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 76536
  • Insurance Median: $284
  • Cash Discount Price: $398
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at Berkshire Medical Center is $284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $398. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$398

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$284

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $398 (373%)
Insurance Median: $284 (266%)
Cash: $398 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $284 (266% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Cdphp $88 - $395 82%
Health New England $88 - $320 82%
Mcd Out Of State $88 - $127 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $88 - $127 82%
Workers Comp $93 - $266 87%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $97 - $248 91%
Point32Health $97 - $417 91%
Bmchnp $101 - $165 95%
Medicare (plans) $111 - $132 104%
Other Government $111 - $134 104%
Hospice $113 - $134 106%
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $377 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $117 - $373 110%
Commcare Alliance $117 - $158 110%
Fallon $119 - $193 111%
Mbhp $127 119%
Aetna $134 - $331 125%
Comm Hne Hmo $213 - $303 199%
Allways Nhp $217 - $284 203%
Unicare $218 - $285 204%
Comm Hne Ppo $226 - $322 212%
Beacon $285 - $395 267%
Cigna $302 - $408 283%
Mvp $302 - $395 283%
Oxford $302 - $395 283%
First Health $312 - $417 292%
Connecticare $319 - $417 299%
Consolidated Health Plans $319 - $417 299%
Other Commercial $319 - $417 299%
Phcs $319 - $417 299%
Self Pay $319 - $417 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals